Association of Seafood Producers responds to the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team Report, says it provides a path forward for the province
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) says it will take time to digest everything in the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team Report issued today, but that it is encouraged by what […]
ASP opposes 3Ps cod moratorium, joins others in resigning from Canada-France Advisory Committee
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) says calls for a moratorium on 3Ps cod are wrong in the face of the evidence of stock growth, and premature given past quota […]
Seafood producers come together in single industry association in Newfoundland and Labrador
The seafood processing sector in Newfoundland and Labrador has come together in one association. The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) and Seafood Processors of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPONL) have come […]
Seafood Producers support capelin fishery based on the evidence
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) says the capelin fishery is supported by existing science, making calls for a closure of the commercial fishery hasty and misguided. DFO’s most recent […]
Seafood processors ready to turn page on difficult 2020
Seafood processors in the province are ready to turn the page on a difficult 2020, and will be happy to see the end of it, according to the industry’s trade […]
Shrimp Producers are committed to their workers and harvesters who rely on the shrimp fishery for their livelihoods
(St. John’s) The Association of Seafood Producers says the shrimp fishery, on hiatus since May, appears to be on the cusp of starting up. “In speaking with processors throughout the […]
Shrimp Producers face difficult choices
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) says shrimp producers in the province face some difficult decisions in response to prices set for shrimp in recent arbitration sessions, and it is […]
Seafood producers ready to negotiate price once fishery is confirmed
For Immediate Release, St John’s, NL – April 27, 2020 – Derek Butler, Executive Director of Association of Seafood Processors (ASP) says his association is ready and willing to negotiate […]
Safety protocols for processing plants reviewed and accepted by both OHS and Chief medical Officer in Province
For Immediate Release, St John’s, NL – April 26, 2020 – Derek Butler, Executive Director of Association of Seafood Processors (ASP) says safety protocols in place for fish plants, wharves […]
Seafood producers in the province are focused on the safety, health and well-being of workers and communities
For Immediate Release/3 April 2020 – The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) says it and its members understand that this is an extremely stressful and uncertain time for everyone, but […]
